Several reports from the road indicate that the long-declining Fort Courage Trading Post in Houck, Arizona, was being demolished. Local reports indicate the site was sold and that it will be redeveloped into a truck stop. Other roadies noted that heavy equipment had been moved onto the site in early February -- an ominous sign. … Continue reading Long-abandoned Fort Courage Trading Post being torn down
Category: Television
Acts, events announced for Route 66 Centennial Kickoff event
The official Route 66 Centennial Kickoff event on April 30-May 3 in Springfield, Missouri, will include a live telecast, a bunch of prominent country and rock acts and a nationally known actor as the emcee. The kickoff concert begins at 5 p.m. that day at Great Southern Bank Arena. The concert will be hosted by … Continue reading Acts, events announced for Route 66 Centennial Kickoff event
Oklahoma Educational Television Authority airs “Route 66: The First 100 Years”
Recently, the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority debuted a 27-minute documentary, "Route 66: The First 100 Years," on many PBS stations in the Sooner State. The entire documentary can be viewed online here. Below is a trailer: https://youtu.be/flXNvvYjiN8?si=uRavDz98KO68MawA In it, you'll find many Oklahoma Route 66 authorities such as Jerry McClanahan, Jim Ross, Rhys Martin, Michael … Continue reading Oklahoma Educational Television Authority airs “Route 66: The First 100 Years”
Samantha Brown’s ninth season of “Places to Love” airs on PBS-TV starting today
Samantha Brown's ninth season of her "Places to Love" travel show begins today on PBS-TV stations, including three episodes along Route 66 in New Mexico, Arizona and California. Episodes from Season 9 can be viewed online here. In the previous two seasons, Brown's show traveled the eastern half of Route 66. Here's a teaser trailer … Continue reading Samantha Brown’s ninth season of “Places to Love” airs on PBS-TV starting today
OKPOP museum in Tulsa hits fundraising goal, gets state matching funds to finish project
The Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture, aka OKPOP, attained its $18 million fundraising goal a few days ago, activating $18 million in matching funds from the state government so the Tulsa facility can finish interior exhibits and construction. The museum has now set a goal for a grand opening celebration for the spring of 2028. … Continue reading OKPOP museum in Tulsa hits fundraising goal, gets state matching funds to finish project
Crossroads Motel in Albuquerque listed for sale for $3 million
The Crossroads Motel, perhaps best known for its appearances in the now-legendary AMC-TV drama "Breaking Bad," has been listed for sale for $3 million. The Albuquerque Journal reports that the Route 66 motel, located at 1001 E. Central Ave. off Interstate 25, is being listed by Absolute Investment Realty of Albuquerque. Up until mid-2025, the … Continue reading Crossroads Motel in Albuquerque listed for sale for $3 million
“Today” show crew explores Route 66 and adjacent sites in Tulsa
The broadcasting team for NBC-TV's "Today" show spent Friday in Tulsa to explore a few of the city's Route 66 sites and adjacent attractions. Here's the third hour of the show that delves into Route 66, where among the places they explore Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66, Mother Road Market and Cain's Ballroom. https://youtu.be/uNBNEY-dZlM?si=5JwKugUIVteUWn5c … Continue reading “Today” show crew explores Route 66 and adjacent sites in Tulsa
Robert Redford helped save Santa Monica Pier from demolition during the 1970s
In the wake of actor and director Robert Redford's death this week at age 89, a story emerged about how he helped save the decaying Santa Monica Pier from being torn down in the early 1970s. It's hard to believe now, but the pier was so dilapidated, the Santa Monica City Council voted to demolish … Continue reading Robert Redford helped save Santa Monica Pier from demolition during the 1970s
Food Network names Lindy’s Diner the best diner in New Mexico
A Food Network article recently touted Lindy's Diner in downtown Albuquerque as the best diner in New Mexico -- and apparently all of Route 66. The network cited the best diners in all 50 states. This is what it stated about Lindy's at 500 Central Ave. (aka Route 66): The history behind its name is … Continue reading Food Network names Lindy’s Diner the best diner in New Mexico
Vitale’s Hideaway near Worden featured in “Bar Rescue” TV series
Vitale's Hideaway, formerly known as Slotzy's, near Worden, Illinois, is featured on the "Bar Rescue" television reality series on the Paramount Network. Vitale's at 7708 State Route 4 sits where two prominent Route 66 alignments converge -- the original Illinois 4 alignment and the later alignment of the Mother Road. In the show, entrepreneur and … Continue reading Vitale’s Hideaway near Worden featured in “Bar Rescue” TV series